Version: 1.0.3 | Published: 1 Dec 2025 | Updated: 44 days ago
Pathology Messaging - EDIFACT
Dataset
Summary
Type:
Technical standards and specifications
Topics:
Tests and diagnostics
Care Settings:
- GP_/_Primary care
- Hospital
Contact Point
Contact Point:
Documentation
Description:
This integration is in production, but under review for deprecation.
If you are developing a new integration, consider using the Pathology Messaging - FHIR specification instead.
Documentation Link:
Relations:
Name:Message Exchange for Social Care and Health (MESH) API
Explanation:Use this API to transfer messages and large files securely across health and
social care organisations.
Name:Bowel Cancer Screening - EDIFACT
Explanation:Send bowel cancer screening test results from the screening system to GP
practices.
Name:Cervical Screening - EDIFACT
Explanation:Send cervical screening test results from the screening system to GP practices
Name:Pathology Messaging - FHIR
Explanation:This is a newer replacement version of this standard based on the Fast
Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standard for health and care data
exchange.
Name:Read Clinical Terms Version 2
Explanation:ISB 1553: (Now retired)
Name:Read Clinical Terms Version 3
Explanation:ISB 1552: (Now retired)
Name:EDIFACT Pathology Messaging Standard
Explanation:ISB 1557: (Now retired.)
Dependencies:
Name:Electronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce and Transport (EDIFACT)
Review & Status
Dataset Identifier:
aea7b528-24ab-4b5d-bf0e-d91da916524f
Mandated:
No
Status:
active
Origin
Name:
NHSE-SD Data Catalogue